PETERFOOD 2026 is the premier B2B food exhibition in Saint Petersburg, showcasing products from leading suppliers in the food and beverage sector from November 24 to 26, 2026.
Dates
24–26 Nov 2026
City / country
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Venue
ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre
Event overview
PETERFOOD 2026 is a vital event for food producers, FMCG suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. Taking place at the ExpoForum in Saint Petersburg, this exhibition will connect over 8,500 professionals with 450 exhibitors from 15 countries.
The event focuses on facilitating direct interactions between suppliers and key retail buyers, enhancing business opportunities in the food market. PETERFOOD 2026 takes place in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
TL;DR
Attending PETERFOOD 2026 provides a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, discover new products, and engage in direct discussions with key decision-makers in the retail and HoReCa sectors. Visitors can participate in tastings, attend seminars, and gain insights into market trends.
Exhibiting at PETERFOOD 2026 allows companies to showcase their products directly to influential buyers and decision-makers in the food industry. Scale and Focus: This key food exhibition will gather 8,500 industry professionals and 450 exhibitors from 15 countries. Organiser: The event is supported by leading industry organisations, ensuring high-quality participation. Buyer Authority: Attendees include retail buyers, category managers, and HoReCa professionals looking.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Saint Petersburg, Russia
ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre in Saint Petersburg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre in Saint Petersburg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
При поддержке
Organiser
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
Impact
PETERFOOD 2025 was the 34th International Food Exhibition, held at ExpoForum in Saint Petersburg. The official PETERFOOD site published the post-show results for the 2025 edition. The ExpoForum calendar also lists Peterfood 2025 at the venue.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending PETERFOOD 2026 on 2026-11-24 to 2026-11-26 in Saint Petersburg lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Latest updates from across the market.
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ReadPlan your trip
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hilton Saint Petersburg Expoforum
Airport-side hotel adjacent to the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre; listed as a transfer destination from Pulkovo Airport (LED).
sourceHotel "Capital Hotel"
Appears in Google Hotels results near ExpoForum with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, kitchen in some rooms and airport shuttle.
Best Western Plus Centre Hotel
Google Hotels row near the venue; breakfast at a charge, free Wi-Fi, parking, restaurant, room service and airport shuttle.
Dom Romanovykh
Google Hotels row listing free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, kitchen in some rooms and airport shuttle.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi / ride-hailing
Pre-booked transfers and hotel shuttles mirror this price band. Agree the price before departure rather than trusting a meter at the kerb, and allow extra time in snow.
bus + metro
The cheapest option and reasonably quick outside peak hours. Take bus 39 or 39E from the airport to Moskovskaya, then Metro Line 2 or a short taxi ride toward Peterburgskoye Highway; confirm current route numbers locally.
metro
Line 2 is the practical spine between central hotels and the southern districts near the fairground. The final leg to ExpoForum is by bus, taxi or the event shuttle - confirm shuttle times with the organiser.
hotel shuttle
Several hotels near the venue and in the centre advertise airport and venue shuttles. Ask the hotel to confirm departure times during the 24-26 November show days, as schedules often change for large events.
car / parking
ExpoForum has on-site parking and access from Peterburgskoye Highway. Confirm the current daily rate and which gate serves the hall you need on show days.
taxi / rideshare city centre to venue
Ride-hailing apps such as Yandex Go are the common local way to book. Morning journeys toward the venue and evening returns are the busiest; book 20-30 minutes ahead.
Weather
Late November in Saint Petersburg is cold, grey and changeable: daytime temperatures usually sit close to 0 C with overnight lows around -6 C, precipitation falls as rain, sleet or snow, and daylight lasts only about seven hours. The fair itself is entirely indoors at ExpoForum, but the transfer legs are not - pack a warm waterproof coat, insulated footwear with grip and gloves, and expect slippery pavements around hotels. Snow can slow the road transfer from Pulkovo, so build slack into arrival-day plans. Confirm the forecast in the days before travel rather than relying on seasonal averages.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Russia.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language on the floor
Russian is the working language of the show: signage, the business programme and most stand staff operate in Russian. International producers and upscale hotels usually work in English, but for contract or pricing talks book an interpreter rather than relying on a colleague's school English.
Money and cards
The currency is the Russian ruble. Cards issued outside Russia generally do not work in local terminals or ATMs, so carry rubles in cash for taxis, meals and incidentals, and settle supplier payments by bank transfer before or after the trip rather than on the stand.
Business etiquette
Expect a handshake at the start and end of a meeting, business cards exchanged on first contact, and formal dress at stand meetings. Russian buyers usually open with a short personal exchange before commercial detail, and they value punctuality and written follow-up over verbal promises.
Daylight and daily rhythm
With only about seven hours of daylight in late November, most business activity compresses between 10:00 and 17:00. Plan meetings in that window, leave the evening for transfers and follow-up notes, and expect restaurants to fill late rather than early.
Practical courtesies
A service charge is not universal; leave around 5-10 percent in restaurants when service is not included. Metro stations double as city landmarks and are the fastest way around the centre - carry small notes and coins for ticket machines and keep bags zipped in crowded carriages.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Saint Petersburg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Saint Petersburg; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre: Expoforum district: Hilton Saint Petersburg Expoforum; Saint Petersburg: Hotel "Capital Hotel"; Saint Petersburg city centre: Best Western Plus Centre Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Saint Petersburg; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Parking: On-site parking is available at ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Approx. -6 C to +1 C during the 24-26 November 2026 show days, with daytime highs close to freezing and colder nights; confirm the forecast before departure
Seasonality: Late November is the onset of the Saint Petersburg winter: frequent overcast days with a mix of rain, sleet and wet snow, around seven hours of daylight, and a strong wind chill near the Neva. Precipitation is often light but persistent, and pavements can be icy in the early morning. The exhibition halls are climate controlled, so the practical plan is a warm waterproof outer layer for transfers and lighter clothing inside ExpoForum.
Packing: November 2026
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at PETERFOOD 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Register on peterfood.ru and confirm your badge category — Use your company email and the legal company name; badges are company-tied and re-issued on site if details do not match.
Book flights into Pulkovo (LED) arriving 23 November — Arriving the day before opening avoids a same-morning transfer risk in snow; check whether your hotel offers an airport shuttle.
Reserve a hotel and confirm the cancellation policy — Options range from the on-site Hilton Saint Petersburg Expoforum to 3-star and 4-star properties in the city centre, with a 30-45 minute commute from the centre.
Start or chase the Russian visa and invitation letter — Consular processing can take several weeks; the organiser's invitation letter is normally issued after registration.
Build a shortlist from the exhibitor catalogue — Group stands by product category - chilled, ambient, drinks, ingredients, private label - and note which hall each sits in.
Request 3-5 meetings with producers you cannot reach at home — Ask for the export or key-account manager, not general stand staff; confirm the meeting slot in writing.
Arrange cash in Russian rubles and a backup payment method — Cards issued outside Russia generally do not work in local terminals and ATMs, so plan cash for taxis, meals and incidentals.
Print badge confirmation, hotel voucher and insurance — Keep a digital copy offline as well; roaming data can be restricted and local SIM registration takes time.
Map the airport-to-venue transfer and pre-book if using a taxi — Allow extra time for traffic on Peterburgskoye Highway in the morning peak.
Pack layers, waterproof shoes, business cards and a type C/F plug adapter — Local mains is 220 V; halls are warm while transfers are cold, so layering matters more than a heavy coat alone.
Land, check in and collect your badge if early registration is open — Use the evening to walk the route to the venue so the first morning is not spent orienting.
Work the priority hall first, then broaden — Buyers usually cover the largest stands before lunch; keep the afternoon for follow-up conversations.
Return to shortlisted suppliers and taste or sample — Ask for price lists, minimum order quantities, shelf life and delivery terms in writing.
Close meetings and confirm follow-up owners — Many stands wind down in the final afternoon; book decisive meetings before 15:00.
Registration and hall orientation at ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
PETERFOOD 2026 registration concourse
ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether PETERFOOD 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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